Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signs a landmark security treaty with PNG, Australia's largest defence agreement with a Pacific nation, marking a strategic shift to reinforce regional stability.
Papua New Guinea's parliament postpones ratification of crucial security pact with Australia, dealing significant setback to Canberra's Pacific strategy and Anthony Albanese's government.
A landmark security treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea faces significant delays due to internal opposition in PNG, raising concerns over China's growing influence in the Pacific region.
Breaking news from Australia: Sydney Airport implements a controversial social media ban, PM Albanese signs a landmark treaty with Papua New Guinea, and new climate emissions data reveals critical challenges.
Victoria prepares for a landmark referendum to establish Australia's first formal Aboriginal treaty, creating a permanent Indigenous representative body and embedding 'truth-telling' in the state's political framework.
Aldi Australia has made a monumental environmental pledge, announcing the permanent removal of plastic bags from all its stores. The decision, which follows a successful trial, is set to prevent billions of bags from entering landfills and oceans, marking
In a monumental step towards reconciliation, the Australian state of Victoria has finalised the nation's first-ever treaty with its Aboriginal peoples. This groundbreaking agreement promises to deliver self-determination, redress historical injustices, an
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan faces a fiery protest as Aboriginal community leaders demand urgent action on long-promised treaty negotiations, accusing the government of stalling and failing to address systemic injustices.
A historic treaty between the Victorian government and the state's Aboriginal people faces unprecedented delays and opposition, sparking a major political crisis and protests.
Exclusive: New research reveals how single-use plastic cigarette filters are not only polluting our planet but may also be increasing smokers' risk of cancer, prompting urgent calls for a UK ban.
Vladimir Putin's landmark visit to North Korea results in a historic strategic partnership treaty, signalling a major shift in global alliances and raising alarms in Western capitals.
Kathmandu faces an indefinite shutdown as a crippling general strike, led by the opposition Rastriya Prajatantra Party, protests a controversial river treaty with India. Businesses are closed and transport has ceased in the Nepalese capital.
In a seismic shift for global security, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un sign a landmark mutual defence treaty during the Russian leader's first visit to North Korea in 24 years, signalling a new anti-Western alliance.
Exclusive: A growing coalition of nations is backing a radical treaty to phase out fossil fuels, aiming to manage the decline of the very industry that powered the modern world. Could this be the end of the oil age?
Exclusive investigation uncovers the colossal taxpayer-funded bill for Australian state-level Indigenous treaties, with Victoria alone spending millions on its contentious negotiation framework.
In a landmark move against single-use plastics, South Australia has become the first jurisdiction globally to outlaw the iconic fish-shaped soy sauce packets. The ban targets a major source of plastic pollution, signalling a new front in the war on waste.
In a landmark move for reconciliation, Melbourne's iconic 'Welcome to Victoria' sign is being replaced with a new version acknowledging the Traditional Owners. This historic change marks a significant step in Victoria's nation-leading treaty process.
Exclusive: The United States Postal Service has triggered an international mail crisis by ordering a halt on packages from Britain and other nations. This drastic move comes in response to former President Donald Trump's threat to withdraw from a key glob
New data reveals a sharp 18% rise in plastic bag usage across England, driven by the surge in online grocery deliveries from major retailers like Ocado.
A decade after the 5p plastic bag charge was introduced, sales have risen for the first time, with supermarket home deliveries identified as the primary cause. New government data reveals a 7% year-on-year increase, sparking calls for stricter regulations
New data reveals Australia's plastic waste has surged by 18%, while recycling rates remain stagnant, creating an environmental crisis. Experts warn of urgent need for policy reform.
International negotiations for a landmark treaty to tackle plastic pollution have collapsed, leaving environmentalists frustrated as nations fail to reach consensus.
Despite high hopes, international talks on a global plastics treaty have failed due to opposition from oil-producing nations. Here’s why we must keep fighting for change.
Global negotiators gather in Geneva for critical UN talks on a legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution. Will this be the turning point in the fight against the plastic crisis?
Delegates from 175 countries gather in Geneva to negotiate a groundbreaking treaty aimed at tackling the escalating plastic pollution crisis, but disagreements over production limits and waste management threaten progress.
The UK government has raised alarms about dangerous cosmetic surgery trends promoted on TikTok, urging young users to beware of misleading content.
A worrying trend sees Brits opting for cut-price cosmetic surgeries overseas, risking botched results and serious health complications. Experts warn against 'cosmetic cowboys' as demand surges.
As UN negotiations in Geneva enter their final day, nations grapple with a landmark treaty to tackle the escalating plastic pollution crisis. Will they deliver a binding agreement?
A grotesque 'island' of wet wipes has formed in the River Thames near Hammersmith Bridge, highlighting London's growing plastic pollution crisis. Experts warn of ecological disaster as the artificial mound disrupts river flow and harms wildlife.
Negotiations for a landmark global treaty to tackle plastic pollution have stalled, leaving delegates scrambling to reach an agreement before the deadline.